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Pre-operation checks

Check that the shift gate is slightly above the fire extinguisher whenever the boat is operat-
shift gate neutral position when the remote ed.
control lever is in the forward position, and Make sure at least one fire extinguisher is
that the shift gate is in the fully open position aboard and full; two fire extinguishers are
when the remote control lever is moved far- recommended. See the instructions supplied
ther forward. by the extinguisher manufacturer to deter-
Fully open position mine the indication of the condition.
A fire extinguisher is not standard equipment
1
with this boat. If you do not have a fire extin-
guisher, contact your local Yamaha Boat
Dealer or fire extinguisher dealer for one
meeting the proper specifications.

Storing the fire extinguisher
One fire extinguisher is to be mounted in the
driver’s side console compartment. The fire
extinguisher recommended for this location
1 Shift gate is a chemical-type extinguisher with a capac-
ity of two pounds or more.
Check that the shift gate is in the fully closed
position when the remote control lever is in
the reverse position.
Fully closed position

If you choose to have two fire extinguishers,
1
the other fire extinguisher is to be mounted in
the rear underseat storage compartment
(port). There is a location label outside the
1 Shift gate
compartment. This fire extinguisher located
near the engine compartment should be a
Fire extinguisher check
As an inboard boat less than 26 feet in length, “clean agent” type designed to displace oxy-
your boat must be fitted with one 5-B (B-1) gen, with an inert gas, such as CO , or FE-
2
type fire extinguisher when navigating waters 36™, and have a capacity of five pounds or
more.
controlled by the U.S. Coast Guard. In addi-
tion, most state and local boating laws re-
quire that the craft carry a USCG-approved

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